Andy Warhol’s graphic series *Á La Recherche du Shoe Perdu* was created in 1955 as part of his commission to design weekly shoe advertisements for the *New York Times*. More than a dozen drawings were produced, which the poet Ralph Pomeroy annotated with ironic literary allusions and which Warhol compiled into a portfolio. Building on this series, this cabinet exhibition explores the women’s shoe as a fetish object, a canvas for projection, and a subject of feminist critique. In addition to Andy Warhol, other female artists such as Birgit Jürgenssen, Gudrun Kampl, and Lena Henke are represented with their interpretations of the shoe. They also examine the object as a symbol of desire, discipline, and gender roles.

Curated by Rolf H. Johannsen

Through the CO₂ntext project, the Heidi Horten Collection, in collaboration with the Bundestheater-Holding and ART for ART, is sending a clear message about climate awareness and sustainable urban design. The focus is on the colorful floor murals in the Hanuschhof—the plaza between the Heidi Horten Collection and the surrounding buildings—which are not only aesthetically pleasing but also have a positive effect on the microclimate.

“It was a central concern of ours to use the Heidi Horten Collection not only to create a space for art but also to actively assume social responsibility. With CO₂ntext, we’re transforming the Hanuschhof into a place that brings together climate, city, and art—and demonstrate that even small urban interventions can have a big impact,” say the curators of the Heidi Horten Collection.

The Graz-based artist collective Holla Hoop designed the courtyard using an innovative, UV-reflective special paint that reflects the sun’s rays more effectively than, for example, a dark asphalt surface. The result: a measurable cooling of the microclimate in the Hanuschhof, which benefits not only museum visitors and the staff of the offices and costume workshops located there, but also residents and passersby in the surrounding area.